Latest News and Information from Israel.
- In Passover address, PM Netanyahu highlights empty chairs – not for Elijah, but for hostages
- Trump says 'close to getting hostages back’ despite lack of apparent progress in negotiations
- Lebanese foreign minister ties international aid to disarming of Hezbollah, calls on Israel to withdraw
- IDF honors wounded soldiers and active military with visits, special provisions ahead of Passover
- Israel could ‘lead’ strikes against Iran if nuclear talks fail, says US President Trump
- 'In my view we defeated Hamas,' says Israeli squad's owner after defeating 2 Spanish teams on way to title; with victory, Hapoel will join its crosstown rival Maccabi in EuroLeague The post Hapoel Tel Aviv defeats Gran Canaria to win its first ever EuroCup Basketball appeared first on The Times of Israel.
- Trump envoy signals flexibility ahead of Saturday talks in Oman with Iranian FM * Houthis claim responsibility for launching two drones at ‘military targets’ in Tel Aviv area The post Witkoff: US ‘red line’ is no ‘weaponization’ of Iran’s nuclear program appeared first on The Times of Israel.
- Officials tell ToI that Israel slightly reduced the number of living hostages it is demanding but wants speedier releases; agreed to withdraw from recently captured areas, hold talks on permanent ceasefire The post Israel submits softened hostage deal offer as Hamas delegation heads to Cairo appeared first on The Times of Israel.
- Court rules in favor of Rubio, who said Khalil's presence in US poses 'potentially serious foreign policy consequences'; appeal expected and different court has temporarily barred his removal The post Immigration judge rules Columbia anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported appeared first on The Times of Israel.
- Israeli source says Netanyahu confidant doesn't believe all hostages can be released, is instead focusing on one more major release of living captives The post Hostage talks said to have lost ‘momentum’ since Dermer took over negotiating team appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Middle East News:
- IDF soldiers raided the home of 43-year-old Hussein Hardan last Friday, and after he attempted to escape, shot him to death. Later, suspicious marks were found on his body. An eyewitness claims the soldiers strangled him
- The U.S. president has left his country with hardly any nuclear experts in office – actually, with hardly any experts in office ■ A veteran journalist's death shows the difference that 49 years make
- Feroze Sidhwa and Mark Perlmutter say American hospitals would be overwhelmed by the kind of suffering they witnessed in Gaza. They're hoping Israelis wake up
- Despite differing on how to label the 'talks,' Iran's nuclear program will likely take center stage. U.S. demands are expected to be narrower – to Netanyahu's dismay – while Iran remains wary of any deal's durability, all under the shadow of war
- Iran said it was giving high-level nuclear talks with the U.S. on Saturday 'a genuine chance'
World News from an Israeli Perspective.
- The ruling means that the decision to deport the individual is not valid for the time being, and the 29-year-old does not have to leave Germany. The court said the immigration authority had failed to request the relevant investigation files
- Indonesia's president estimated the country could take 1,000 people in a first wave, and said he instructed his FM to quickly discuss with the Palestinian side and other parties about how to evacuate Gazans to the Muslim-majority country
- Anne Applebaum has been observing Europe's political shifts for decades. Her latest book examines the current networks of autocrats, technology giants and far-right movements. 'What took Orbán years to accomplish in Hungary could now be done in weeks in the U.S.,' she tells Haaretz
- Three EU nationals and one American student received deportation orders, citing their participation in pro-Palestinian protests. Leaked emails reveal that immigration officials initially objected, deeming the orders 'likely unlawful'
- The decision was made public during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's state visit, his first trip to Europe since an international arrest warrant was issued against him
- Netanyahu quoted the “Vehi She’amda” (It Is This That Has Sustained [us])'prayer from the Passover seder that deals with saving the people of Israel by God, from all our enemies that have sworn to destroy the Jews throughout history. The post In Passover Greeting, Netanyahu Laments “Empty Chairs” at Seder appeared first on Israel365 News.
- According to Jewish tradition, the Gate of Mercy, sealed since 1541, is the gate that Messiah will come through! The post Gate of Mercy (aka Shushan Gate and Eastern Gate) appeared first on Israel365 News.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the confirmation of his “great friend,” saying it was a “great day for the Israeli-American alliance.” The post Huckabee Confirmed as Ambassador: “I can’t be a Christian and not have everything to do with the Jewish people” appeared first on Israel365 News.
- When Texas energy executive Embry Canterbury met with Israeli entrepreneurs amid sirens and rocket fire last May, he wasn't deterred—he was inspired. The post Texas Energy Entrepreneur Embry Canterbury on Betting Big on Israel After October 7: “Failure Is Not an Option” appeared first on Israel365 News.
- US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Saudi Foreign Minister discussed peace initiatives in Gaza and enhancing regional security. Meanwhile, Israeli and Turkish officials met in Azerbaijan to address tensions in Syria, and Israel's chief rabbis called for global prayers for hostages during Passover. The post U.S.-Saudi Strategic Talks, Israeli-Turkish Diplomacy in Azerbaijan, and […]
